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Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

New York Sun.
It is customary oa the death OF any
high dignitary to drape the public build
ines IN black, and for this uss many
thousands of yards of black muslin are
used. Under the old order of things
this muslin was given away to the poor
Of the city, for whom it did good service
for all sorts Of garments. Since the
democratic administration came into
power, however, the same stock of funeral
drapery has been used on one occasion
after another. During the past year,
il the old custom had been adhered to,
there would have been muslin enough
to clothe nearly all the. poor people in
the city. The death of General McClel-
Ian, Vice President Hendricks, General
Hancock and ex-President Arthur would
have increased this munificence beyond
that of any year in our whole history.
The merchants of the town also complain
little bit about this. They used to
have nice thing in the big mourning
cloth contracts which now they do not
enjoy, The state, war and navy build
ing, white house, treasury building, at
torney generals office, interior depart
meat, postoffice and pension building
are all abundantly draped, and the aggre-
gate amounts to several thousand yards.
Contracts for this cloth usually went to
two or three favorite firms. Now the
drspery is carefully taken down, rolled
up and preserved for future use. The
same stock that was used when General
Grant died has been used since and
hung upon the public buildings for
thirty days as token of respect for the
late President Arthur.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
Magnesium Light.

1t has been predicted that within five
years the magnesium light will be as
familiar sight in many places as the
electric light is to-day. Only the high
cost of magnesium las hitherto kept it
from extensive use, and it's price, which
was $40 pound few years ago, is said
to have been reduced to So pound by a
new German process, with the prospect
of still further cheapening. A wire of
moderate size equals the light of seven
ty-five stearine candles, making the cost
at present but little more than that of gas,
while no expensive works or street mains
are required for its use. The magne-
sium is simply burned in lamps provid-
ed with clockwork movement to feed the
ribbon of metal regularly.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
Republican valley Stock Farm

RepuDHc3n V8II6y SCOcK FAITH.
The popularity of Percheron horses in the
west has developed some very extensive es-
tablishmente for their breeding, one of the
oldest being the Republican Valley Stock
Farm, owned by Messrs. Avery d Coleman,
of Wakefield, Clay county, Kansas. They are
thoroughly reliable men with whom it is q
pleasure to deal, and thoroughly posted in
their business. Mr.. Avery being one of
Ksusas' pioneers and for most of the time
having been engaged in breeding draft
horses, while Mr.. Coleman's many years ex-
perience as foreman for M. w. Dunham e.
pecially fits him for the business. Write
them for catalogue No. 5. it gives pedigrees
and descriptions and is sent out free.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
Thomas Bailey Aldrich.

There is Thomas Bailey Aldrich, a
model writer of English, as she ought
to be writ, another man whose name is
not on q college roster. The death OF
his father threw him on his own re-
sources at an early age. His first posi-
ton was that Of clerk in q mercantile
house in New York. There he began to
send verses TO the metropolitan journals,
and at 19 published volume Of poems.
ALI OF these are carved and polished like
Florentine mosaios. They are, IN some
sort, after the French school, notably in
their passion for perfection. They are
beautifully done e. respects mers work
manship. They have ssnse of precious
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
Consumption can be Cured"

De. 8. 8. COINS, Owensville, Ohio, says
81 have given SoorT's ExuLsIoN Of Cox
Liver Oil with Hypophosphites to tour pa
tients With better results than seemed poe
sible with any remedy. All were hereditar,
cases Of Lung disease, and advanced to tha
stage when Coughs, pain in the chest, fire.
quent breath ing. frequent pulse, fever anC
Emaciation. ALI these cases have increased
in weight from 16 to % Ibs., and are not now
needing any medicine"
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Il seems that an Armsnian n ths nanne
Of Kupelyan noticed that several inhab-
itants Of Sivas displayed curious gold
coins, which, ON being questioned AZ 70
their origin, they said had been found
in a region inhabited by poor shepherds.
Inquiries. and finally excavations, are
said to have revealed q buried temple
whose interior is described as contain
ing jewels O. ali kinds as well as many
gold coins.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

IT would not live Away" No; not II dis
ease is to make my life daily burden. But
it need not, good friend, and will not il you
be wise In time. How many Of our loved
ones are mouldering In the dust who might
have been spared for years. The slight cough
wa unheeded, the many symptoms OF dis.
ease that lurked within were sliRhted and
dea h came. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery" cannot recall the dead though
it has snatched numbers from tho verge Of
the grave, and will cure consumption in its
earlier stages.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
No Need of an Editor.

Harper's Bazaar.
Impecunicus Bohemian-Do you
want an editor, sir?
Publisher of Country Weekly-You
have seen my paper, have you not?
Impecunious Bohemian-Oh, yes.
Publisher of Country Weekly-Thep
you must be more than ordinarily
stupid. It is patent outside and plate
matter inside. What on earth do I want
of an editorP
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
ntony's Supper

New Olleans Times Democrat.
History furnishes a record OF no such
period of gorgeous and magnificent
luxury as that practiced by the Romans
who had become wealthy by the con-
quest and robbery of foreign countries.
The following story told by Plutarch
presents q peculiar picture: A young
Greek who went to Alexandria for the
purpose of studying physic had heard
80 much about the msgnifcence of the
feasts given by Cleopatra and Antony
that he determined to lind out for him
self the truth. By some means he OBJ
tanned admission into Antony's kitchen,
where among other things he beheld
eight wild boars roasting whole on the
spit at the same time. Speaking to one
OF the officers he expressed his surprise
that such number of guests, as this
meat would supply, should he invited
to one supper. The officer laughed, tell
ing bim that the guests would not num-
Der more than ten, but that it was neces-
sary to have all this abundance in erder
to have it served in degree of perfec-
tion which would please Antony; ''for,"
he said, "after he has ordered his sup
per he will frequently forbid it being
served, because in the meantime he may
have entered into some conversation that
diverts him. For this reason many sup
pers are prepared to be ready at differ
ent times, because it is impossible to tell
at what time he will think fit to eat it."
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
Rot Much IN Kfssinx.

Not Much ON Atsstng:
Toronto NAH.
An elderly female was called at the
police court to give evidence IN the case
Of Thomas Harmon, charged with assault.
The magistrate administered the oath,
and then, in the usual hurried way, said;
kiss the book"
kiss whomr p said the witness, look
ing around tie court.
seThe book"
"This book r she inquired, holding up
the greasy copy of the New Testament.
"Yes."
.No, SIR; draw the line at that" che
said.
The plaintiff had to get along without
her evidence. and the case was dismissed.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
a Light Outfit.

"A Light Outnt:
Texas Sifings.
TheatneA IL Manager-.And when shall
I send the express for your trunks, Miss
SIlarperr
Burleeque Actreas-'My trunksf
T. M-"Yes, the trunks with your
costumes"
B A-'Oh, always eend my cos
tunes by mall
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

For some time past rumors have been
current in Oonstantinople of the discov-
cry OF fabulous treasure in the dis
trict Of Sivas, in Asia Minor, and the at
tention Of the government having bean
called to the matter, the report has
BEEN proved TO have some foundation.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
The Use of Snakes.

Aho ObO VI SuaAeSs
New Orleans Picayune.
Persons who dislike snakes continual
ly ask: "What is the use of them ?"
That they are not without use will,
hope, appear in the course of this work,
were it necessary to preach that all
things have their use. But in one habit
that offended Lord Bacon, namely, of
going on their belly" lies one of their
greatest uses, because that, together
with their internal formation and exter-
nal covering, enables them to penetrate
where no larger carnivorous animal
could venture, into dark and noisome
morasses, bob jungles, swamps, amid the
vegetation of the tropics, where swarms
of the lesser reptiles, on which so many
of them feed, would otherwise outbal-
ance the harmony Of nature, die and
produce pestilence. Wondrously and
exquisitely constructed for their habit,
they are able to exist where the higher
animals could not, and while they help
to clear those inaccessible places of the
lesser vermin, they themselves supply
food for number of smaller mammalia
whioh, with many carnivorous birds, de-
your vast number of young snakes. The
hedgehog, weasel, ichneunon, rat, pecca-
ry bsdgar, hog, goat, and an immense
number of birds keep snakes within due
limits, while the latter perform their
part among the grain devouring and
herbivorous lesser creatures. Thus
beautifully is the balance Of nature
maintained.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

suffer dizziness, indigestion, Inflammation
Of the eyes, headache, lassitude. inability to
perform mental work and indisposition for
bodily labor, and annoy and disgust you.
friends and acquaintances with your nasal
twang and offensive breath and constant ef-
fort to clean your nose and throat, whom DR..
Sage's "Catarrh Remedy" will promptly re-
lieve you OF discomfort and suffering, and
your friends of the disgusting and needless
inflictions of yoar loathesome disease?
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Mr.. g. Deuterman, New York city, suf-
fered nearly month with severe cough,
and having tried several remedies with
out relief, finally used Red Star Cough
Cure which, he says, proved speedy and
effectual."
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
Cheap Comfort,

What a comfort it is to know that, in case
any of your children are attacked at night
with Group, you have the remedy at hand in
Aliens Lung Balsam! Depend upon it,
mothers, it cures Group; perfectly pure and
harmless. 25c., 5O., aud $1.O0 bottle at all
druggists.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

When Baby was sick, We gave her CastoE1A
When she was . Child. she cried for CastoriA
When she became Miss, shs olung to Castoria.
Whsn she had Children. she gave them Cassoei,
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

is q myth, but solid reality will be known By
those who write to Hallett d Co, Portland,
Maine. thereby learning. free, shout work
that they can do, and live at home, wherever
they reside, at . profit Of from s. to SIS and
upwards daily. Some have earned over go
In day. Capital not needed. Hallet d Co,
viii start you. All is new. Delay not Pay
absolutely sure from start. Wealth svaits
every worker. Both sexes. All ages.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Yonng or middie-aged men suffering from
nervous debility, loss of memory, prematurl
old age, as the result of bad habits, should
send 10 cents in stamps for large illustrated
treatise. Address, WoRLD's DIsPKSsAR1
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street, But.
falo, n. Y.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

New Haven News: While man'lik +
shine in society he don't care to have hi
coat initiate him.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Lu1 is burdens ome, alike to the sufferer
and all around him, while dyspepsia and its
attending evils hold sway. Complaints OF
this nature can be speedily cnred by takir G
Prickly Ash Bitters regularly. Thousands
once thus afflicted now bear cheerful testi-
mony as to its merits.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Best, easiest to use and cheapest PisO's Ren
edy for Catarrh. By druggists. 5Oc.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

-Yonkers Statesman: Poker is the late
craze. That is, if o'clock in the morning
can be called late.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Buffalo Courier: A philosopher says:
girl should marry for protection-not 70
revenue only.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Texas Siftings: To raise fat pig, Z
90 n fodder is necessary. Not 90 particular
about the mother.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

New Orleans Picayuns; "An: opinion
that gains ground" Is an opinion Of . Judge
in land case.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

The THROAT. -" Bro,un's Bronchial
Ttoches" act directly on the organs of the
voice. They have an extraordinary effect
in the disorders of the throat. Price 25 cts.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

nsss. of exquisite rs6nsmsnt thae -
e 8 g.ish-spea6ng post, not even Tsnny-
son, surpasses.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Texas Siftings: A rolling eye never YET
gave piercing glance. A circular saw
rather.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

s-Merchant Traveller: When q man visit
his uncle hs very often goes on part-tick
ulaf businoes.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

-Philadelphia Call: A cry for quarter
that raised by the sleeping. car porter.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

-Philadelphia Call: Silence may b gold
On, but it doesn't necessarily make Q mil
Gonaire out Of Q mute.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Whatever tends to increase usefulness, By
banishing pain and suffering, viii certainly
secure notice and approval. We allude tu
Salvation Oil.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Punch: A correspondent suggests that
artistic BARRIERS be called "polar stars"
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Cincinnati Times-Star: A high-lov-a
woman with an opera hat and an opera
dress.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
Do You want . Griss MIN ?

You can get IL. steam or water; roller,
Stone or combined; from 40 to 500 barrels
Per day; at fair price or ON q whaoking
trade BY addressing, b. G. CoRwm, FIGURING
Mill Agent, 144x Fifth Street. east, (ore
block east Of p. o. J, Topeka, Kan.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Milwaukee Journal; If the girl of the
period had wings she would cut them of to
adorn her hat.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
Don't Hawk, Spit, Cough,

Texas Siftings: Moves in the best
society-those made on ohess-board.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15
A Ghost

TEENS Sifein0s: Fur boas are again IN
vogue, and the boa constructor il happy.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Rochester Post-Express: Minister
that he is no tumbler.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

TIE habit of running over boots or shoes cor
rected with LGon's Patent Heel Stiheners.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Back Ache Cured by Carter's
Smart Weed and Belladonns Back Ache
Plasters.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Texas Siftin2s: A living question
what do you charge for board2
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

-Burlington Free Press: Iibekty's.
mouth u yard wide Bat che kesp Y
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

The Missouri house elected j. w. Alexan.
der, of Daviess county, as speaker.
Western Kansas world., 1887-01-15

Many Forms of Nervous Debility
In men yield to CARTER's IRON PILLS.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1887-09-06
They Rented the House.

1T seems TO me-" said the man who
was looking for Il house." that this
building is altogether too close to the
railroad. | don't want TO be walked
up at all hours of the night by thun-
tering freight train or the Screech of
every engine that passes.
ut may he Il little close to the cars.
Mr.. Jones'" replied the owner of the
building. "but it is in a good neighbour
hood and well lighted. These build
ing> OH the sides hardly interfere with
The light ut ALL You can Scr straight
through Mrs. De Browns house on the
east and the Kitchen of MR.. Swympcr' :
on the west. Then the pantry has
nineteen shelves. and
Il think we had better take il. Mr..
Jones'" said Mrs. Jones. decidedly
Chicago Tribune.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1887-09-06
A Shepherd-Oog that Fishes.

J. y. Mcconnell, of Charlottesville.
Ind, i the owner of a dog that a.,
values very highly. 1t i Il full-hluUd
Scotch shepherd. about one wear old.
1t seems tn understand every word that
is spoken To it. Among its many ac-
complishmentS i that of being an eX-
pert fisherman. The dog will take a
position i'm drift i'm Il small stream
running near Mr.. McConnells house,
and by making a racket will scare the
fish out into the water where he can see
them. Then. diving suddenly. he will
bring up fish in his mouth. This OPP
Grafton he will repeat until he catches
as many as he wants. Spectators on
the bank in no wise embarrass him in
his piscatorial pursuit The dog is
very fond of the fish, and eats all that
he catches. This is the only objection
TO the whole proceedings. as the owner
thinks that he could supply his table
with fresh fish the year round if the
dog could be taught to retrieve; and he
will give him few lessons IN that art
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1887-09-06
VALUE OF CLOVER.
Advantages That May BE Derived by Grow
ing 1T on Wet Soil.

ing 1t on Wet Soil.
Durable as clover IL for mellowing
and deepening the soil it is essential
that it be grown on dry land. Where
stagnant water remains clover roots
will not penetrate the subsoil. and it is
almost pity. for there is scarcely any
better vegetable pump than field of
growing clover. with several tons OF
leaves and stems constantly exhaling
moisture. If clover can get start on
wet land its network of roots soon dries
out the surface and penetrates the sub
soil, where it forms natural water
courses, needing only 10 connect with
some drain TO make the subsoil always
dry.
After a wet piece is under-drained,
one of the first things TO be done is to
get the land covered with "a large a
growth of clover as can be got to grow.
Nothing is more improving to the efli-
cheney of the under-drain. The roots
of clover open up undiscovered treas
ures of plant food in the sUbsoil, which.
before draining, no roots of any crop
could ever reach. But some outlet for
the stagnant water in the subsoil must
be first provided. In short, it is the
province of the clover plant to diminish
the amount of understanding re-
quired.
The old directions to run drains every
rod or every two rods i'm width are all
right if based on the supposition that
the land is always to be kept under the
pillow, but if it is to be seeded with
clover every other year or every third
year put the drains through the wettest
places, save the enormous expense of
buying and laying so many tiles and
trust TO clover for the rest. The land
with such treatment will be in better
condition with the clover than itwould
with the lateral drains and no clover
! N. Y Herald.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1887-09-06
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.

Spare the aNle-greese ami splle the
wagon is first-r:ite motto.
-Pcrscrrranti Omnid UiiscH doesn't
mean that YOU kan raise corn by goin'
fishin' when the weeds liz up.
Graham CoOkies.-Two cups sugar,
one cup sour cream, one-half teaspoon
full soda. Mix quickly, roll and bake.
Boston Budget.
The only reform of any account
begins at the cradle. What a crate
thought it is that the hull population
of the globe 4 half-century from now
liz at present sittin' III their mothers
laps!
1t will pay better To raise pigs that
weigh one hundred and fifty pounds At
six months old than tn raise those that
will only reach one hundred pounds at
that age. and there are plenty of the
latter kind.
And oh. pusley! How easy TO ex-
terminate that cunnin. little weed
when we see il comming to the surface
like "a swarm of red spiders dOtting the
rroundI How hard To kill it. u week
or ten DAYS later. when the hot sun has
helped il To form u succulent mat that
fire will hardly y;Inquish!-OUr Country
Homo.
-Stcwed PntatoeS.-One pint of COLI
boiled potatoes, cut in bits, one pint OF
milk, butter the size of an egg and a
heaping tcaspOOnful of flour. Melt
the butter. add the flour, cook 4 mo-
ment. pour in the milk, one even tea
spoonful of salt. and saltspOOnful of
white pepper. When it boils add the
potatoes. Boil minute and serve
household.
Lemon Creams.-Pare two lemons
thin, pour over one-half pint boiling
water. let stand all night, squeeze the
Juice of the lemons on one-half pound
sugar the next morning, beat three
eggs well, take out the peel and mix
the water with other ingredients, strain
through sieve, then stir over brisk
fire till thick rs cream. pour hot in the
glas>es.-Erchdnge.
Puff Omclet-Beat the yelks of six
eggs and add teacup of sweet milk
and pinch of salt. Then beat to-
gethcr tablespoon each of butter and
-four. until smooth, add to the eggs
and beat together thoroughly Place
the mixture i'll a well CREASED frying
| pan. and when it begins to thicken add
six whites beaten to thick broth and
salt to Chicago Herald.
Although it is well to have supply
of sweet herbs kept separately, = bottle
ready mixed should also be prepared,
as they save much trouble and can al
WAYS he used when called for by the
general term sweet herbs These
usually consist of equal parts of lemon,
thyme. marjoram and savory, and two
parts parsley dried by heat. Sun-dried
parsley is Observation-Disclosures Jour-
nal
Neck of Veal Roasted.-Take n
neck of rather large veal, saw of the
chine and cut through the ribs about
the middle, so a. To roll the flaps un-
derneath. and tie the meat with piece
of string. As veal is rather tasteless
it is better To- lard it or else tie sonfe
thin pieces of fat salt pork upon it.
| Put the meat in hot oven, basic every
ten minutes with the fat that comes
from the pork, or with butter.-GOod
Cheer.
Thew Rented the House.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1887-09-06
A PHASE OF LIFE.

Along the shore
When day is DER
Add Cythefe8's lamp Is lighted
Fond couples row
And whisper love
In accents low;
And fair cheeks glow
With bushes sweet as VOWS are plighted-
Soft hands are pressed,
And waists caresSed,
And bright eyes with loves Light are Oeanins;
And sigh greets sigh
Oh. hope is high,
And life is sweet
And joy complete
When loves young dream fond youth 3 dream
ing!
Shat is to say.
When Nell or May
Il with US. and US only, smitten:
But, oh. the blow
The grief, the woe,
The pain, the smart
That wiring the heart
When from her We receive the mitter'
We sigh and NOPE.
The bud OF hope
Just bourgeoning to bloom is wilted:
The skies, erst bright
Grow dark as night.
And grim despair
Takes by the hair
The youth who by his girl Is lifted
For half week
He will not speak,
Aad food he looks upon as piZen;
But soon pair
OF eyes enSnare
His heart once more:
His griefS are DER
And JOY again gilds LIES horizon.
boston CVpyj>S.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1887-09-06

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